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About Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
1.3 Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
1.4 Types
Not available
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
5
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
21,22
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
7.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
12.70 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
7.60 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Purple, Violet
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long Linear
2.4 Thorns
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
19% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
19% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Dry root rot, Pest Free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
48% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
48% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
9% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
14% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
33% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
33% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
No Bulb Plants Garden Plants has it !
No Bulb Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
4% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
49% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
49% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Whiteflies
5.12 Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Poisonous to grazing animals
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
6.1.3 Edible Uses
56% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
None
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
anti rheumatic, cathartic
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Root
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
39% Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Bulb Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
7.2 Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
7.2.1 In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
meadow saffron
7.2.2 In German
Herbstzeitlose
Herbstzeitlose
7.2.3 In French
colchique d'automne
Colchique d'automne
7.2.4 In Spanish
cólquico
Estado de conservación
7.2.5 In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
meadow saffron
7.2.6 In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Colchicum autumnale
7.2.7 In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Colchicum autumnale
7.2.8 In Latin
aftomn vitellus
autumnale
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Liliales
Liliales
8.5 Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
8.6 Genus
Colchicum
Colchicum
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
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160
Rank: 67 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron

Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron

Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.

Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron Physical Information

Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron are as follows:

  • Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose

  • Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

  • Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet

  • Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green

Care of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron

Care of Autumn Crocus and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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